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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.03, 7,268.35 and 2,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.03, 7,268.35 and 2,379.52 is: 3,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.03 : 7,268.35 = 2,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.03/7,268.35 = 2,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.03x = 7,268.35 × 2,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.03x = 17,295,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,184.19/4,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.68

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